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Movies with buoyant vibe

161. Enchanted

Enchanted
Comedy Family Fantasy Romance Romantic Comedy
7.1
20071h 47minUnited States
Director: Kevin Lima

Overview

The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a "happily ever after" basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer who has come to her aid - even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince back home - she has to wonder: Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

Themes

Deception and disguise, Power and control, True love vs reality, City vs fairy tale clash, Family protection, Transformation and adaptation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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162. The Game Plan

The Game Plan
Comedy Family Parent-Child Family Buddy Comedy
6.4
20071h 50minUnited States
Director: Andy Fickman

Overview

Bachelor football star Joe Kingman seems to have it all. He is wealthy and carefree, and his team is on the way to capturing a championship. Suddenly, he is tackled by some unexpected news: He has a young daughter, the result of a last fling with his ex-wife. Joe must learn to balance his personal and professional lives with the needs of his child.

Themes

Trust and deception, Work-life balance, Athletic discipline meets art, Found family formation, Image management conflict, Unplanned parenthood

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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163. High School Musical 2

High School Musical 2
Comedy Drama Family Music Romance
5.3
20071h 51minUnited States
Director: Kenny Ortega

Overview

The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet gigs at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by Sharpay and Ryan's family. Sharpay's first rule of business: Get Troy. As Troy experiences a life of privilege he's never known, will he give up the Wildcats and Gabriella to rise to the top?

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Authority vs independence, Privilege vs loyalty, Manipulation and scheming, Competition and teamwork

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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164. Knocked Up

Knocked Up
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.9
20072h 9minUnited States
Director: Judd Apatow

Overview

After a chance meeting and a night spent together, TV journalist Alison and unemployed Ben learn they’re going to be parents. Can they stay together when they have almost nothing in common?

Themes

Deception and trust, Unplanned pregnancy, Partnership under stress, Responsibility and maturation, Work-life balance, Family dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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165. Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third
Fantasy Adventure Animation Comedy Family
6.1
20071h 33minUnited States
Director: Chris Miller

Overview

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Legacy leadership pressure, Outsider acceptance, Fear of parenthood, Betrayal dynamics, Teamwork under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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166. Once

Once
Drama Music Romance Narrative Musical Passionate Romance
7.8
20071h 25minIreland, United States
Director: John Carney

Overview

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Themes

Romantic collaboration under pressure, Busker life and aspiration, Lovesickness and artistic longing, Creative collaboration dynamics, Bank loan as turning point, Identity through music

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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167. Happy Feet

Happy Feet
Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
6.4
20061h 48minAustralia, United States
Director: George Miller

Overview

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

Themes

Ocean resource strain, Fish scarcity tension, Zoo confinement pressure, Antarctica isolation dynamics, Penguin identity through tap dancing, Family bonds under ridicule

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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168. A Good Year

A Good Year
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.9
20061h 57minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Ridley Scott

Overview

Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Work-life conflict, Inheritance pressure, Deception and claims, Power dynamics in wine, Family estate legacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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169. It's a Boy Girl Thing

It's a Boy Girl Thing
Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.2
20061h 35minCanada, United States
Director: Nick Hurran

Overview

A visit to a natural history museum proves catastrophic for two high school rivals, an overachiever and a jock, when an ancient Aztec statue casts a spell that causes them to switch bodies and see exactly what it's like to walk in the other's shoes.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Popularity vs scholarship, Role reversal among rivals, Empathy through shared experience, Competitive pressure and identity shifts, Rumor dynamics and social humiliation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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170. The Science of Sleep

The Science of Sleep
Comedy Drama Fantasy High-Concept Comedy Psychological Drama
7.2
20061h 46minFrance, Italy
Director: Michel Gondry

Overview

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

Themes

Escape through imagination, Dreams versus reality, Artistic collaboration under pressure, Creative self-doubt, Insecurity and love, Surrealism in daily life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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